- Why did Nathan begin his talk with King David with this parable?
- What is the nature of the punishment, “the sword shall never depart from your household”? Does it fit the crime?
- Notice David’s reaction to Nathan’s chastisement as opposed to Saul’s reaction after being accused by Samuel of not listening to God. (See I Samuel 15:20-21.)
- Why do you think the text states that “the Lord loved him (Solomon)” in II Samuel 12:24?
- Who is “Yedidya”? (II Samuel 12:25)
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